Peach Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 save as much as you can, in my opinion it is way too low. And that risk aversion is half the reason you're still in the UK.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 And that risk aversion is half the reason you're still in the UK.. I have the money more than enough & 3 properties but going with the exchange rate as it is cant bring myself to throw it down the drain when I can wait till it all improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 well some people dont want to stay here waiting for the exchange rate, life is for living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have the money more than enough & 3 properties but going with the exchange rate as it is cant bring myself to throw it down the drain when I can wait till it all improves. No one is suggesting you sell up.. But where there is a will, there is a way. Personally, I won't put my UK house up for sale until there is some kind of recovery. That hasn't placed my life on hold though, happily in Oz since last April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have the money more than enough & 3 properties but going with the exchange rate as it is cant bring myself to throw it down the drain when I can wait till it all improves. Take it your not going anytime soon then. Maybe when you get there we could all meet for a drink and discuss you letting us out one of your many properties from your empire. Erm ill put a date in my diary for.....2030? Stop spreading negativity Sir Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Take it your not going anytime soon then. Maybe when you get there we could all meet for a drink and discuss you letting us out one of your many properties from your empire. Erm ill put a date in my diary for.....2030? Stop spreading negativity Sir Alan. Take everything Kirk says with a pinch of salt, if you read over his old posts he is: a. A business owner, doing very well. b. A business owner, who has lost it all. c. A property magnate, who got into the market as everyone else was getting out. He does remain constant in asserting you need megabucks to settle in Australia. Presumably because he doesn't and can use a lack of funds to justify never making the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Take everything Kirk says with a pinch of salt, if you read over his old posts he is: a. A business owner, doing very well. b. A business owner, who has lost it all. c. A property magnate, who got into the market as everyone else was getting out. He does remain constant in asserting you need megabucks to settle in Australia. Presumably because he doesn't and can use a lack of funds to justify never making the move. Ha ha ha thanks peach, Iv felt under the weather all day and this post has just had me and my husband in stitches. Hilarious x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesnparry Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Here we go again another $15k debate........you will need at least $150k loose change and a lottery win to succeed in Oz.......well that's what someone quoted not long ago? Good luck with the lotto on weds and euro millions on Friday. I personally will only be going with $15k and I will be mostly busking eating bread and drinking water and sending the wife out 3 times a week for "specialWork" good luck with your $15k you will be fine! hi any chance you could toast the bread, and i will bring the jam............mind you i thought of trying to send the wife out on "special work" too, but worried if i have to give refunds :biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Difference is kirk iam here and done it all very recently with that exact amount. Yes it is dear over here especially if you eat out etc, but you cut your cloth accordingly. The exchange rate is what it is, people make me smile when going on about how they will lose money etc they've never had it so they haven't lost it. What most people forget is it is totally different once your here earning the dollar as you get paid accordingly. My wife earns more money working part time than she did full time in the uk, I'm earning double what I was in the uk, all whilst your still sat in the uk giving negative thoughts to everyone. I also have 2 houses I cannot sell in the uk am I bothered No the reason why my life is so much better over here and I wouldn't swap it for anything. All I'm saying is your not here so your not really in a place to reply accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Take everything Kirk says with a pinch of salt, if you read over his old posts he is: a. A business owner, doing very well. b. A business owner, who has lost it all. c. A property magnate, who got into the market as everyone else was getting out. He does remain constant in asserting you need megabucks to settle in Australia. Presumably because he doesn't and can use a lack of funds to justify never making the move. Some have it & some dont lol so I take it your in the dont part. If you pm me I will give you the info so you can look up my records if you are that keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Some have it & some dont lol so I take it your in the dont part. If you pm me I will give you the info so you can look up my records if you are that keen. What's Donald Trump doing on Poms In Oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 What's Donald Trump doing on Poms In Oz? A lot better than you by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I bet he will get over here and have a money tree in his back garden as well! I think he's lonely and posts for the reaction probably cause its dark and he cannot go out to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 what a snob FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Obviously not cause you have 3 houses in an economy that's dire just like my 2! Difference is I love my life and iam living the dream are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 A lot better than you by the sounds of it. I'll keep my eye out for you in the Sunday Times rich list "KIRK & CO aka Wall Street Trader" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 truth hurts by the sound of your replies. good luck to you all & if your careful £15,000 will get you through at a stretch. Rattled a few cages tonight by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 truth hurts by the sound of your replies. good luck to you all & if your careful £15,000 will get you through at a stretch. Rattled a few cages tonight by the sound of it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara8 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 we are a family of 4 with 2 young children hoping to go to perth if that helps and were hoping to find jobs before we get there,x Hey have a look at Generalis' post (a year on in Brisbane), good info may help x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquena Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey have a look at Generalis' post (a year on in Brisbane), good info may help x sorry but how do i do that as am new to all this lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara8 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 sorry but how do i do that as am new to all this lol? Sorry if you look under the forum "reccie and arrival reports" on home page, list on left hand side under sub-heading travel & recreation it should be there. I know its for Brisbane but should give you an idea x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiegirl Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 How soon you start earning is the biggest factor. You need to figure out how long that money will last you without any income. (I'm in the process of doing the same for when we move back to the UK) It's all very well for people to say "you'll be fine" but you need to have a plan B in case you run out of money before you get jobs. You still have to pay rent and bills even if you don't eat! That's not being negative just realistic. That amount would probably last you a few months if you are careful, don't forget to factor in start up costs like rental bond and a car which will take a chunk out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquena Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 thankyou i have just read that post great help just wish there was one for (perth 1 year on )lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8bug79 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi we will be going on £15K +/- including paying for visas and flights from that. We reckon we'll have about £8K left after that. We are a family of 5 and will be willing to take any job that comes along and if necessary a smaller rental for 6 months just to get us over there. We have the prospect of a good wage once we settle and find our jobs but are realistic that this might not happen immediately. We do have the advantage that my husband is a citizen so we are entitled to additional support if it all goes a bit sour, whereas most visas have a 2 year wait for the equivalent of income support etc. But like you we don't have a house to sell, we are clearing our debts before going just so any money we earn is ours and like a pp said we will cut our cloth accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiegirl Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 There is a cost of living thread running at the moment in the WA section, some cost info in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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